Dishonorable

Cypher System Rulebook 1e

There is no honor among thieves—or betrayers, backstabbers, liars, or cheats. You are all of these things, and either you don't lose any sleep over it, or you deny the truth to others or to yourself. Regardless, you are willing to do whatever it takes to get your own way. Honor, ethics, and principles are merely words. In your estimation, they have no place in the real world.

You gain the following characteristics:

Sneaky

+4 to your Speed Pool.

Just Desserts

When the GM gives another player an experience point to award to someone for a GM Intrusion, that player cannot give it to you.

Skill

You are trained in deception.

Skill

You are trained in stealth.

Skill

You are trained in intimidation.

Inability

People don't like or trust you. Pleasant social interactions are hindered.

Initial Link to the Starting Adventure

From the following list of options, choose how you became involved in the first adventure.

  1. You are interested in what the PCs are doing, so you lied to them to get into their group.
  2. While skulking about, you overheard the PCs' plans and realized that you wanted in.
  3. One of the other PCs invited you, having no idea of what you're truly like.
  4. You bullied your way in with intimidation and bluster.